by SHuijsmanAdmin | Aug 8, 2022 | Analysis
Introduction Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was known for having periods or even years in which he composed a certain genre of music. The years 1842-1843 have become known as the chamber music years in which he composed three string quartets, the piano quintet and...
by SHuijsmanAdmin | Aug 14, 2021 | review
Some remarks on two booksand why you should read them Siem Huijsman History of Western Music Theory Conservatory of Amsterdam Professor: David Lodewyckx June 15, 2021 As part of the course The History of Western Music Theory at the conservatory of Amsterdam, academic...
by SHuijsmanAdmin | Feb 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
In a course on music theory we encountered the subject of tuning and temperament. In the chapter we were reading we found some unexplained formulas which caused me to look into them. The presentation is the result of this...
by SHuijsmanAdmin | Jan 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the mid ninth century a monk of the monastry of St. Jean de Réôme wrote a manuscript in which he tried to apply ancient Greek music theory to the practise of Gregorian chant in his day. His name: Aurélien or Aurelianus; the name of the manuscript: Musica...
by SHuijsmanAdmin | Jan 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kamermuziekfestival ‘t Geinig Alternatief van 26 juli tot en met 1 augustus 2020 in en rond Abcoude Als gevolg van de Corona crisis zijn er deze zomer veel muziek cursussen en festivals niet doorgegaan. Vele musici (professionals en amateurs) zien hierdoor hun...
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